Over five Sundays in April/May 2017 we will be looking at some of the smaller writings of the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) that don't often get a hearing on Sunday mornings.These are:

Song of Songs (April 23)

Ruth (April 30)

(May 7 we have a guest preacher)

Lamentations (May 14)

Ecclesiastes (May 21)

Esther (May 28)

Don't get me wrong - I would love to spend a couple of weeks (at least) exploring every one of these writings. However if people are compelled to grab a Bible off the shelf, or head over to www.biblegateway.com and read through these writings in their own time, I am confident that it will bear great fruit in their knowledge, understanding and trust in the Lord our God.Now here is the declaration (confession?): I was affected by reading Eugene Peterson's "Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work" and his commentary on these writings. I have unashamedly developed themes from Peterson's work in the shaping of the sermons for Sunday mornings - along with much of my own work in making it relevant and accessible to our place.I will post a summary of each sermon on each "Writing" here on this page. I pray that you will not just read them, but will seek to read and learn directly from each Biblical book for yourself. It will not be wasted.

Steve

Themes

Want to know what we have be looking at? Browse through our teaching themes. Even better, come along and join us!